Ormeau Hills

Ormeau Hills lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of the Ormeau Hills statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 4,754 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 233 people, a growth rate of approximately 5.2%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,521 people in the Ormeau Hills (SA2). This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, resulting in an estimated resident population of 4,738. Additionally, 48 new addresses were validated since the Census date. The current density ratio is approximately 552 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, Ormeau Hills demonstrated a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%, outperforming its SA4 region.

Natural growth contributed about 43.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as overseas migration and interstate migration also being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Considering projected demographic shifts, the Ormeau Hills (SA2) is expected to experience above median population growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas. Aggregated SA2-level projections indicate a growth of 798 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 18.7% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Ormeau Hills according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Ormeau Hills averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 54 homes. As of FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.6 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply lagging demand and potential buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $371,000.

This financial year has seen $85,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to the Rest of Qld, where Ormeau Hills is 76.0% below the regional average per person. The constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, it is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns which are currently 99.0% houses. The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 961 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Ormeau Hills is projected to grow by 887 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Ormeau Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to affect this region: Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road Intersection Upgrade, Elevate Estate - Ormeau Hills, AMARA - Residential Community by AVID Property Group, and Stockland Kinma Valley (formerly Lendlease). The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ormeau Hills rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Ormeau Hills has a skilled workforce with a low unemployment rate of 1.9%. Over the past year, ending September 2025, employment grew by an estimated 2.5%.

As of this date, 2,875 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 75.4% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.2%.

Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.5% alongside labour force growth of 2.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ormeau Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Ormeau Hills has a higher income level than the national average, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Ormeau Hills is $60,167, with an average income of $70,569. This compares to figures for the rest of Queensland, which are $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on a 9.91% growth in wages since financial year 2023, as indicated by the Wage Price Index, current estimates suggest that the median income would be approximately $66,130 and the average income around $77,562 by September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, Ormeau Hills ranks highly for household, family, and personal incomes, placing it between the 77th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution in Ormeau Hills shows that the predominant cohort is 43.4% of locals (2,063 people) earning within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, which reflects a similar pattern seen in the broader area where 31.7% of residents fall into this income category. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income in Ormeau Hills, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 80th percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Ormeau Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Ormeau Hills, as per the latest Census, was 99.1% houses and 0.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Non-Metro Qld's 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Ormeau Hills was 16.6%, with the rest either mortgaged (57.6%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,076, above Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was $450, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure. Nationally, Ormeau Hills' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,076 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $450 versus the national figure of $375.

Ormeau Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.2% of all households, including 49.2% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.8%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.9.

Ormeau Hills demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Ormeau Hills trail's educational qualifications lag behind regional benchmarks, with 23.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (14.2%) and certificates (30.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.4% in primary, 9.0% in secondary, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Ormeau Hills shows that there are currently ten active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes. There is one individual route servicing these stops collectively providing ninety-four weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Ormeau Hills is rated as good, with residents typically located three hundred and forty meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages thirteen trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Ormeau Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Ormeau Hills, with younger cohorts experiencing particularly low prevalence rates of common health conditions.

Approximately 55% (~2,622 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.8% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A total of 76.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.6% across Rest of Qld. As of 2021, 7.4% (351 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than the 12.0% in Rest of Qld. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, overall results are positive.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Ormeau Hills was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ormeau Hills had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 13.1% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 27.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Ormeau Hills, comprising 46.0% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' was overrepresented in Ormeau Hills compared to the rest of Queensland, with 1.8% versus 1.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.2%), Australian (26.6%), and Other (9.0%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori was overrepresented at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 2.9%, New Zealanders made up 1.6% versus the regional 1.9%, and South Africans comprised 1.1% versus 1.0%.

Ormeau Hills hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At age 32 years, Ormeau Hills's median age is significantly lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years, and it is substantially under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Ormeau Hills has a higher concentration of 35-44 year-olds at 17.9%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 5.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.9% to 13.1% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 16.8% to 15.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Ormeau Hills's age profile will change significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 343 residents to reach 1,133. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group is expected to decrease by 27 residents.